Notice to Mariners 4/8/2026 – SSENT / Orkney HVAC – Pentland Firth

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Facilities

Berths
Laydown and storage
Heavy lift and handling
Operational services
Suppliers
Safety, security and compliance

Scrabster Harbour has welcomed investment of more than £57 million in recent years, delivering enhanced infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities for clients across a range of sectors.

Berths

Questions? For full details please contact the Harbour Master

Harbour map indicating the Queen Elizabeth pier

Queen Elizabeth Pier

Queen Elizabeth is one of the harbour’s main operational piers, supporting large ferries, cruise ships and offshore vessels.

  • 9m water depth
  • 180m berth length
  • 70-tonne heavy lift capability
Harbour map indicating the St Ola Pier

St Ola Pier

St Ola Pier supports a wide range of cargo and offshore activity, with flexible berthing and dedicated heavy lift infrastructure.

  • Up to 9m water depth
  • 250m, 110m & 100m berth lengths
  • 50 kN/m² load capacity
  • Heavy lift pads (30m x 30m)
Harbour map indicating the Jubilee Quay

Jubilee Quay

Jubilee Quay is Scrabster’s primary cargo handling and laydown area, designed for heavy loads, storage and logistics operations.

  • 7.5m water depth
  • 130m, 120m & 73m berth lengths
  • 80 kN/m² load capacity
  • 5,500+ m² laydown space
Harbour map indicating the Fish Quay

Fish Market Quay

Fish Market Quay supports fishing and harbour operations, with direct access to Scrabster’s seafood and local marine services.

  • 4.5m water depth
  • 120m & 25m berth lengths
  • 7.5m approach depth
Harbour map indicating the Fuel Quay

Fuel Quay

Fuel Quay provides essential infrastructure for vessels operating in and around Scrabster, offering Marine Gas Oil (MGO) bunkering, harbour services and a modern, high-capacity ice plant.

  • 4.5m water depth
  • 65m berth length
  • 7.5m aproach depth
  • 30 tonnes per day ice capacity

Anchorage

At Scrabster Roads, 3 to 4 cables E from the South end of the Queen Elizabeth Ro-Ro Pier. Anchorage subject to approval by the Harbour Trust.

Laydown and storage

Scrabster provides flexible laydown and storage space, with quaysides capable of handling high loads and containerised storage.

Dedicated laydown space at Jubilee Quay offers over 5,500 m² of usable area, with additional space totalling 11,473 m² across the wider quayside development. Load-bearing capacity of up to 50 kN/m² supports heavy plant, cranes and operational equipment, while container stacking makes efficient use of space during peak project phases.

Additional hardstanding compounds within the harbour estate provide further flexibility for short to medium-term storage, supporting a range of energy sector requirements from offshore support to decommissioning and renewables activity.

Lift and handling

Scrabster supports a wide range of heavy lift and cargo handling operations, with heavy lift capability of up to 70 tonnes available at key berths. This is complemented by dedicated lift pads and quayside infrastructure for safe and efficient cargo handling.

  • 30m x 30m heavy lift pads at St Ola and Jubilee Quays
  • Weighbridge facilities
  • Mobile cranes
  • Stevedoring and transport

Operational sevices

Scrabster offers a comprehensive range of marine and operational support services, backed by on-site infrastructure and a network of experienced local suppliers. Services are designed to enable efficient turnaround and support a wide range of maritime and energy operations.

  • Mobile cranes available from 35 to 700 tonnes
  • Heavy lift pad up to 1,000 tonnes capacity
  • Mobile Ro-Ro ramps for articulated vehicles
  • 220v and 440v shore power supplies
  • 24-hour ice supply via bins and chute
  • Modern fish market with 2,000 box refrigerated capacity
  • Marine Gas Oil (MGO) bunkering available across the harbour
  • Mooring services provided by Scrabster Harbour Trust
  • Crew facilities including showers and laundry

Waste

Scrabster Harbour Trust has an approved Waste Management Plan. Euro Bins for use by vessels are provided on all quays and special waste can be disposed of by arrangement with the port authority or through the vessel’s agents.

All vessels landing waste at Scrabster Harbour (other than those with approved exemptions from the MCA) must give notification of waste disposal to Port Control:

  • where Scrabster is known to be the next port of call at 24 hours before arrival; or
  • as soon as possible after Scrabster as a destination is known;
  • where the duration of the voyage is less than 24 hours, at latest on departure from the previous port.
Waste notification form

Local suppliers

The United Hydrographic Office

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
  • Admiralty Way Taunton Somerset TA1 2DN United Kingdom

Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd

Hugh Simpson Contractors Ltd is one of northern Scotland’s leading providers of heavy lifting, plant hire and port logistics services. Operating from bases in Wick and Scrabster, they deliver contract lifting, crane hire, heavy haulage and ship-to-shore stevedoring for sectors including energy, construction and marine. Their investment in high-capacity equipment, including a 150ft mobile crane, alongside a skilled team and full project support – from planning through to execution – makes them a key partner for complex harbour operations.
  • South Quay The Harbour Wick KW1 5HA

Caldive Ltd.

Caldive commercial diving services. With over 30 years’ experience and a professional workforce, we’ve built an outstanding reputation for commercial diving and marine support services in the UK and overseas.
  • 29 Mackean Crescent Castle Ave. Ind. Est. Invergordon IV18 0SD

Calder Engineering

UK Mechanical Engineering. Fabrication, Machining, Coded Welding for Renewable. Offshore, Onshore. Pentland Firth Engineering. DNV 2.7-1 Fabrication, Scrabster Engineering, Offshore Containers, ROV diver subsea baskets,
  • Site 16 Ormlie Industrial Estate Thurso KW14 7QU

Gows Lybster Ltd

  • Hillhead House Lybster KW3 6AS

JGC Engineering & Technical Services Ltd.

World-Class Engineering Services & Expertise In Design, Metal Fabrication, Manufacturing And Site Services For Projects Across The UK & Internationally
  • JGC House Janetstown Thurso KW14 7XF

M Mackay Engineering Services Ltd

We provide a mobile professional repair and maintenance service for plant, forestry, marine and agricultural
  • Unit G3 Scrabster Business Park Scrabster KW14 7UJ

MPA Engineering Ltd.

  • Scrabster Business Park, Scrabster, KW14 7U

Serco NorthLink Ferries Ltd.

Take a ferry to the Orkney and Shetland islands with NorthLink. Sail from Aberdeen to Lerwick, Aberden to Kirkwall and Scrabster to Stromness.
  • Queen Elizabeth Pier, Scrabster, KW14 7UT

H & D Calder

  • Scrabster Business Centre, Thurso, Highland Scotland, KW14 7UJ

John S Duncan Ltd.

The Don Fishing Company is Scotland’s leading fish selling and vessel management company, with offices in Peterhead, Macduff, Scrabster and Kinlochbervie.
  • Fax: 01847 896849
  • Scrabster Business Park Scrabster KW14 7UJ

JPL Shellfish.

  • Unit One, Seafood Park, Scrabster, KW14 7UJ

Scrabster Seafoods Ltd.

  • Fax: 01847 893090
  • Unit D Scrabster Business Park Scrabster KW14 7UJ

Thomson International (Fish Sales) Ltd.

Commercial Oils

The UK’s largest independent lubricants distributor, delivering global partnerships, services and local stock to solve customer challenges daily.
  • Cunningholes Industrial Estate Rathven Buckie AB56 4DA

Northern Oils Scotland Ltd.

Aztec Oils Northern is the official Scottish distributor for leading UK based lubricant blender, Aztec Oils. Based locally, we are proud to offer a reliable and responsive service, backed by a friendly, knowledgeable team.
  • 6 March Lane, Buckie, AB56 4BB

Scottish Fuels

Scottish Fuels have been providing fuel, lubricants and so much more to Scottish homes, farms and businesses since 2001 and we’re one of the largest oil distributors in Scotland.
  • The Harbour, Scrabster, KW14 7UL

Simpson Oils Ltd

Supplying fuels and lubricants from our depots at Scrabster and Wick in Caithness and Invergordon in Ross-Shire
  • The Depot, Scrabster, KW14 7UJ

ASCO

We optimise the movements of the world’s most critical industries through expert consultation and hands-on implementation.
  • Scrabster Business Centre, Scrabster Harbour, Caithness, KW14 7UJ

D Steven & Son

D Steven & Son is one of Scotland’s oldest and most successful hauliers, with deep roots in the north of Scotland. With its modern fleet and extensive distribution network, D Steven brings specialist transport and logistics expertise to Scrabster. The company is experienced in moving goods across the UK and Europe, with particular strengths in time-sensitive and perishable cargo. Their twice-weekly shipping service to the Faroe Islands provides a vital international link, while their experience in seafood and industrial freight makes them a trusted partner for seamless onward distribution.
  • Alexander Building Scrabster Business Park Scrabster KW14 7UJ

Northwards Ltd

Based within the harbour, Northwards Ltd provides flexible haulage and distribution services tailored to port operations. Scrabster acts as a key depot for cargo moving across the Pentland Firth to Orkney, supporting vital regional supply chains. With a strong presence across the Highlands and Islands, Northwards operates a versatile fleet including articulated vehicles and forklifts, alongside daily services to Inverness and onward connections across Scotland and beyond.
  • Scrabster Harbour Scrabster KW14 7UJ

Dunmar electronics

  • Llanvoe Dunbeath Caithness KW6 6ED

Scrabster Lifeboat Station

  • Ferry Pier Scrabster KW14 7UJ

Shetland Area Coastguard

  • HM Coastguard The Knab Knab Road Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0AX

Wick Lifeboat Station

  • The Lifeboat House Harbour Quay Wick Harbour Wick KW1 5HA

Hebridean Warrior (Contact Chris Bennett)

Sea Gem (Contact Gerald Davidson)

ASCO

We optimise the movements of the world’s most critical industries through expert consultation and hands-on implementation.
  • Scrabster Business Centre, Scrabster Harbour, Caithness, KW14 7UJ

Eimskip UK Ltd

Eimskip is a leading transportation company in the North Atlantic and is specialized in worldwide freight forwarding services.
  • Middleplatt Road Immingham NE Lincolnshire DN40 1AH

GAC Shipping (UK) Ltd

GAC is the leading shipping & logistics company which offers complete logistics, freight forwarding & marine services with a globally known, world-class…
  • Nord Centre, York Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5DN

Global Port Services – Shipping Division

Operating across key sectors — including Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, Utilities & Transmission, and Oil & Gas — Global (formerly known as Global Energy…
  • c/o Northwards Transport & Distribution, Innovation Centre Hatston Pier Road Crowness Business Park Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1ZL

John Jolly Ltd

Denholm Port Services represents the interests of shipowners and charterers across the UK.
  • Unit 1A Kiln Corner Kirkwall KW15 1NU

Kinnes Shipping Ltd

Ship’s agent, freight forwarder and customs clearance agent HQ’d in Dundee. Offices in Montrose Port, Perth and Port of Grangemouth
  • Harbour Buildings, Montrose, DD10 9SL

NorSea Group UK Ltd.

NorSea er en innovativ og kundefokusert logistikkleverandør. En betydelig utvikler av industriparker. Og en pådriver til formingen av morgendagens energisektor.
  • NorSea Group House MaerskHouse Crawpeel Road Altens Ind Estate Charlestown AB12 3LG

Sandisons Shipping

The best of the BBC, with the latest news and sport headlines, weather, TV & radio highlights and much more from across the whole of BBC Online.
  • The Depot Scrabster KW14 7UJ

Scrabster Seafoods Ltd.

  • Fax: 01847 893090
  • Unit D Scrabster Business Park Scrabster KW14 7UJ

ASCO

We optimise the movements of the world’s most critical industries through expert consultation and hands-on implementation.
  • Scrabster Business Centre, Scrabster Harbour, Caithness, KW14 7UJ

D Steven & Son

D Steven & Son is one of Scotland’s oldest and most successful hauliers, with deep roots in the north of Scotland. With its modern fleet and extensive distribution network, D Steven brings specialist transport and logistics expertise to Scrabster. The company is experienced in moving goods across the UK and Europe, with particular strengths in time-sensitive and perishable cargo. Their twice-weekly shipping service to the Faroe Islands provides a vital international link, while their experience in seafood and industrial freight makes them a trusted partner for seamless onward distribution.
  • Alexander Building Scrabster Business Park Scrabster KW14 7UJ

Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd

Hugh Simpson Contractors Ltd is one of northern Scotland’s leading providers of heavy lifting, plant hire and port logistics services. Operating from bases in Wick and Scrabster, they deliver contract lifting, crane hire, heavy haulage and ship-to-shore stevedoring for sectors including energy, construction and marine. Their investment in high-capacity equipment, including a 150ft mobile crane, alongside a skilled team and full project support – from planning through to execution – makes them a key partner for complex harbour operations.
  • South Quay The Harbour Wick KW1 5HA

Denholm Environmental

  • Admiralty Base Shore Road Invergordon IV18 ORE

Speedy Skips Ltd

We proudly serve a wide range of locations across the Highlands, ensuring reliable and efficient waste collection, recycling and disposal services.
  • Sir Archibald Road Thurso Caithness KW14 8HN

Sureclean Group Limited

Contact Sureclean offices in Scotland and the UAE to discover how we can revolutionise your industrial cleaning practices
  • Barra Business Park Mounie Drive Old Meldrum Aberdeenshire AB51 0GX

R.N.M.D.S.F. (Fishermen’s Mission)

Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen (AKA Fishermen’s Mission). The UK’s only national charity working to support active and former fishermen along with their families.

Delta Marine Ltd

Let’s build the maritime world of tomorrow
  • Fax: +441595692685
  • 2 Mounthooly Street Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0BJ

Green Marine (UK) Ltd

Providing specialist vessel and engineering services, we are the marine operator of choice throughout the UK and Europe.
  • Station House North End Road Stromness KW16 3AG

Leask Marine Ltd

Vessel charter, commercial diving and international marine construction services for renewable energy, aquaculture, fisheries, ports and harbours.
  • Crowness Park, Hatston Ind. Est., Kirkwall, KW15 1GF

Scotmarine Ltd

Scotmarine Ltd was established in 2011 by Orcadian entrepreneur Barry Johnston. The company owns and operates a new Damen 2613 MultiCat® work vessel, the M.V. ORCADIA II.
  • Hillside Stromness Orkney KW16 3HS

Safety, security and compliance

Scrabster Harbour is committed to maintaining a safe, secure and environmentally responsible operating environment, with systems and procedures in place to support vessels, operators and port users.

Safety and environment

  • 24/7 oil spill response
  • Fire hydrants installed on all quays
  • Access to local fire service
  • Approved waste management plan
  • Waste disposal facilities available, including Euro bins and specialist waste by arrangement

Security

Passenger and cargo vessels of 500 gross tonnage and above (including high-speed craft) are required to provide pre-arrival security information at least 24 hours in advance. A Declaration of Security (DoS) may be required for vessels arriving from non-SOLAS countries.

Port Control
Tel: +44 (0) 1847 892779
Email: ops@scrabster.co.uk
VHF: Channels 12 & 16

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